CONWAY - Veronika Roberts has been named the Director of Women's Basketball Operations, head coach Kevin Pederson announced on Wednesday.

"We're excited to welcome Veronika to our Coastal Basketball Family!" Pederson said. "The Director of Operations position is the center point for communication in our program and without question, one of the hardest jobs on our staff.  Chelsea Jameson did a tremendous job for us before leaving to work with the MB Pelicans and we have the utmost confidence that Veronika is going to pick up where she left off and continue to move our program forward with her creative mindset and organization skills.  She has a bright future in this business and we're excited to welcome her to CCU!"

Roberts brings a strong background in basketball operations, recruiting coordination, and student-athlete development. Prior to Coastal Carolina, she spent the past two seasons as the Women's Basketball Graduate Assistant Coach at Columbus State University, where she began her coaching career. She worked as the post coach and oversaw academics, managers, and practice players while assisting with day-to-day program operations, recruiting efforts, travel coordination, creative content, and community engagement initiatives.

During her two seasons on staff, Columbus State compiled a 46-14 overall record, including a 21-9 mark and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2024-25. The Cougars followed with a 25-5 record in 2025-26, capturing the Peach Belt Conference Regular Season Championship and earning a second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Defensively, Columbus State ranked among the nation's leaders in forced turnovers per game during both seasons, finishing in the top five nationally each year. Roberts also helped coach the 2024-25 Peach Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year and the 2025-26 Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year.

A former student-athlete, Roberts competed collegiately at Bradley University and the University of West Florida. Her experiences as both a player and staff member have helped shape her passion for supporting student-athletes and building successful programs on and off the court.

Roberts earned her Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Human Resources Management in 2025 and her Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education in 2023.